Assistant or Associate Professor of Advanced Data and Information Security

Location:

Montreat, North Carolina (onsite)

Start Date:

August 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter

Summary:

The School of Arts and Sciences at Montreat College seeks a full-time faculty member in the Faculty of Technology andHuman Industry to join the growing and dynamic Christ-centered undergraduate program on our campus in beautiful Western North Carolina.

Montreat College's cutting-edge and visionary Cybersecurity and Data Analytics program prepares students to solve the cybersecurity, data,and artificial intelligence issues and concerns faced today in many corporate and government environments. This program's foundationconsists of skills required to succeed in those environments: a combination of technical skills, communication, teamwork, ethics, andprofessionalism. Originally in 2017 and again in 2022, the Center for Cybersecurity Education and Leadership at Montreat College receivedthe designation of Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD). Since receiving the CAE-CD designation, Montreat has added toits offerings a BS in Data Analytics, a fully online BS in Cybersecurity, and an Associate of Applied Science in cybersecurity. MontreatCollege also launched the Carolina Cyber Center (C3) to leverage the tremendous progress in cyber education and focus on workforcedevelopment and training. Our mission is to provide excellence in education and training for Western North Carolina and beyond. Currently,C3 now boasts numerous industry partners who see the need for training, certifications, and another pathway into high-demand positions incybersecurity. Montreat College also recently received significant funding from the state of North Carolina, private trusts and federalgrants to further develop its Cybersecurity, Data, and AI profile and program, including a strong emphasis on technology ethics.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The candidate will be responsible for: Teaching major courses in data, cybersecurity, andartificial intelligence determined in accordance with evolving program requirements, current industry needs, and subject expertisedetermined by the candidate's background. Ability to lead students in data, information security, and artificial intelligence research isdesired, but teaching ability and industry experience with emphasis on ethical effectiveness are the key priorities. Advisingstudents Participating in faculty committees Other duties as described in the

Faculty Handbook Qualifications:

Successful candidate will be a leader in Advanced Data and Information Security and will affirm and support theMission, Vision, and Statement of Faith of Montreat College as found here: https://www.montreat.edu/about/mission/ The successful candidate will also demonstrate support for Christian liberalarts education and the specific ability to integrate faith and the discipline in a compelling, thoughtful manner. Teaching excellence and awillingness to serve the broader college community through service and committee work are also expected.

Education/Experience:

Required:

An earned master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Security/Assurance orCybersecurity, and related experience in the industry. Graduate coursework in data analytics, data science or related areas expected.

Preferred:

An earned doctorate or ABD status in related field and research experience; College-level teaching experience.

Professional experience and industry certifications in Advanced Data and Information Security areas (such as Security +, CISSP, CISM, etc)are preferred and will be considered a part of the professional credentialing in the absence of a doctorate.

Supervision:

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Application Requirements/How to

Apply:

Please click thelink below to provide the required application materials. Choose supervisor Mark Hijleh from the drop-down list.

https:

//forms.montreat.edu/jobs/ Review of applicants will begin immediately andcontinue until the position is filled. Candidates should complete a faculty application at LINK, which includes attaching thefollowing (please do not send separately from application) Letter of Application Curriculum Vitae Transcripts of Undergraduate and Graduate Work (unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial screening; official transcripts requiredprior to employment) Statement of Faith Statement of Philosophy of Christian Higher Education List of ThreeReferences with Contact Information Send materials by email to: Information inquiries may be sent to theProvost's Office ( provostoffice@montreat.edu ), but completed application as noted above isrequired for consideration.

About Montreat College:

Montreat College is a Christian liberal arts college accreditedby the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to offer masters, bachelors, and associates degrees. Thecampus is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains fifteen miles east of Asheville, North Carolina, a region recognized as one of the mostattractive living environments in the United States. The College is committed to Christ-centered teaching and learning and is a member ofthe Council for Christian Colleges & Universities.